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Italian Flat-Leaf parsley

herb variety in zone 5a

Italian Flat-Leaf parsley in zone 5a

Italian Flat-Leaf · Petroselinum crispum

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
70 to 90

The verdict

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About Italian Flat-Leaf

Strong, clean, classic parsley flavor; flat dark-green leaves. Cooking, garnish, tabbouleh, gremolata. The cook's parsley, more flavor than curly types, the Mediterranean standard.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • Fire blight in pears
  • Cedar-apple rust
  • Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Italian Flat-Leaf in adjacent zones

Other parsley varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Italian Flat-Leaf parsley grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Italian Flat-Leaf is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8b, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Petroselinum crispum 003", by H. Zell, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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